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Jacobia Tiptree saved her sanity - and her son, Sam - the day she abandoned Wall Street for the seacoast village of Eastport, Maine. In her new home, a charmingly dilapidated fixer-upper, she looks forward to repairing old radiators and restoring antique shutters for years to come. But Jake's hopes of serenity are dashed when tiny Eastport erupts in a crime wave. Hometown bad boy Kenny Mumford - old flame of Jake's best friend and fellow sleuth, Ellie White - is the first victim.

Since she bought her rambling fixer-upper of a house, Jacobia Tiptree has gotten used to finding things broken. But her latest problem isn't so easily repaired. Along with the rotting floor joists and sagging support beams, there's the little matter of the dead man in Jake's storeroom, an ice pick planted firmly in his cranium. Jake's unknown guest turns out to be local boy turned billionaire Threnody McIlwaine.

Jacobia Tiptree and her teenage son are used to their Eastport, Maine, home attracting more than its share of houseguests. This year Jake is hoping the plaster dust will keep them away while she finally gets her gem of a fixer-upper into shape - from doorknobs and chandeliers to ghostly phenomena... But when the charming and mysterious Jonathan Raines appears on her doorstep and then just as suddenly disappears, remodeling the house becomes the least of Jake's problems.

Christmas is just weeks away, but what Jacobia Jake Tiptree discovers at Faye Anne Carmody's house is far from festive: a dazed Faye Anne covered with blood. Her no-good husband, Merle--Eastport's butcher and least-liked citizen--is nowhere in sight. Nowhere, that is, until Jake finds his body--wrapped in his own butcher paper. It looks like an open-and-shut case, but Jake isn't convinced. Then another resident turns up dead, and Jake knows the trail doesn't begin--or end--with Merle.

For ex-Wall Streeter Jacobia Jake Tiptree and her teenage son, Sam, September promises tranquil days winter-proofing their rambling handyman's special of a home in Eastport, Maine. But there's nothing idyllic about this Down East autumn. For starters, the return of truly vicious native son Reuben Tate stirs up the town. And when somebody slits Reuben's throat and hangs his corpse on the cemetery gate, the police trace a bloodied scalpel to surgeon Victor Tiptree - Jake's former husband.

It's London in 1876, and the whole city is abuzz with the enigmatic disappearance of a famous foreign pianist. Lenox has an eye on the matter - as a partner in a now-thriving detective agency, he's a natural choice to investigate. Just when he's tempted to turn his focus to it entirely, however, his grieving brother asks him to come down to Sussex, and Lenox leaves the metropolis behind for the quieter country life of his boyhood. Or so he thinks. In fact, something strange is afoot in Markethouse.

At this stately home, now open for public tours, visitors revel in the lush atmosphere created by its three hundred rooms, its exceptional display of fine china, its chilling dungeon with historic suits of armor on display, evoking the spirits of knights from a forgotten age. Young Michael's sister, a visitor to the mansion with their mum, presses her for an explanation of "what's a chastity belt?" while Michael fools around with one of the suits of armor....

How to Make Wild Wines and Meads: Winemaking without Grapes Craft Delicious Wines from Fruit, Berries, Vegetables, Herbs & Nuts Using Traditional and Wild Fermentation Techniques "No grapes? No problem. Make wine with what you have!" Think you need a vineyard to make wine at home? Think again. How to Make Wild Wines and Meads is your ultimate beginner-friendly guide to crafting extraordinary wines and meads from unexpected, non-grape ingredients—right in your kitchen. Whether it’s your backyard’s blackberries, a bag of rhubarb, or the honey you found at the farmers market, this book ...

Rediscover the Lost Art of Herbal Healing! Are you frustrated by conflicting health advice and seeking safe, natural alternatives to conventional medicine? Ancient Herbal Remedies Revealed, expertly written by wellness specialist Emma Clarkson and pharmacist Amanda Weber, provides clear, reliable guidance on ancient herbal practices validated by modern science. You’ll explore: Practical Recipes: Easy herbal remedies you can make at home, even with a busy schedule. Holistic Health Rituals: Daily practices for immunity, digestion, stress relief, and graceful aging. Family-focused Herbal ...

With Dziadzia Gienek’s Traditional Polish Desserts, you can bring the heartwarming flavors of Poland into your own home, no matter where you are in the world.

Sir John Phillips, the Harley Street surgeon, and his beautiful nurse, Jane Harden, are almost too nervous to operate. The emergency case on the table before them is the Home Secretary - and they both have very good, personal reasons to wish him dead. Within hours he does die, although the operation itself was a complete success, and Chief Detective Inspector Alleyn must find out why....

Archie Goodwin’s aunt Edna is about to lure him away from his work at Nero Wolfe’s New York brownstone. After a phone call, he heads off to Ohio, where the president of Farmer’s State Bank and Trust, an elderly widower, has died in an apparent suicide. But Archie’s aunt has expressed nagging suspicions - which only grow stronger when someone takes a shot at a local reporter who wrote about the case.

This book will guide you through 36 TRADITIONAL SCANDINAVIAN BREAKFAST, LUNCH, AND DINNER RECIPES that are too good to be missed What is traditional Scandinavian cuisine, really? Fresh, pure, and earthy are three things that come to mind when mulling over the conventional food movement born out of the region's landscape, people, and culture. These days you'll find that ingredients are often locally sourced, and flavors often reflect whatever is in season. Scandinavian cooking is also a unique melding of traditional techniques and modern values to the degree that perhaps isn't as apparent in...

Craving a taste of Ireland’s wild, greasy soul? The Ultimate Irish Fakeaway Cookbook by Séamus O’Connor brings the chipper’s golden crunch and Chinese-Irish spice straight to your kitchen. From Dingle’s windswept cliffs, Séamus—a shepherd turned spatula-wielding storyteller—unlocks Ireland’s takeaway classics: crispy fish and chips, zingy spice bags, curry-drenched fries, and battered burgers that’d make a Dublin fryer weep. Packed with step-by-step recipes (serves 2), pro techniques (double-fry magic), and essentials (five-spice, starchy spuds), this rollicking guide ...

Indian food is known for its fragrant and aromatic spices and curries world over. North Indian dishes are known for their curries like chicken tikka masala, chicken tandoori and Naans while south Indian recipes include Masala Dosa, Idli and sambar. Author has tried to cover a little bit of all these regional recipes in this book. Its easy to make everyday recipes that you can enjoy at home. Author Watts has covered different sections of Indian food and also covered breakfast, Lunch and Dinner sections as well as deserts. You will find recipes including: • Masala Dosa • Hyderabadi Dum ...

Elevate Your Well-being With Nature's Gift: Eucalyptus Are you tired of spending hundreds on over-the-counter drugs with little to no effect? Are you on the lookout for natural, holistic remedies that are both effective and safe? Look no further! Our latest eBook, "Eucalyptus: Amazing Home Remedies," offers you a treasure trove of information on the potent, medicinal properties of eucalyptus. Written from a Bible-believing and conservative perspective, the book focuses on how eucalyptus can serve as a God-given resource for health and wellness. Why Choose Eucalyptus? First, understand the ...

Jake Tiptree has a problem. A coven of self-styled witches has taken over her Eastport, Maine, waterfront rental property for Halloween - and their repair requests are annoyingly frequent. But while Jake is normally game to take on any fixer-upper challenge, she'd rather be tackling her own needed repairs on her 1823 Federal-style home. Until, that is, preacher Gene Dibble turns up dead - and the whole town is convinced that Jake and her tenants are up to sorcery and skullduggery.

The Complete Guide to Homemade Sausages – From Classic Recipes to Creative Flavors Are you ready to master the art of sausage-making? Whether you're a beginner or an experienced home cook, Sausage Making Cookbook is your go-to guide for creating delicious, homemade sausages from scratch. Packed with step-by-step instructions, expert tips, and mouthwatering recipes, this book will help you craft perfectly seasoned, juicy sausages every time. What’s Inside? The Basics of Sausage Making – Learn the essential techniques, from choosing the right cuts of meat to balancing fat content for ...

When a mysterious book is unearthed from the foundation of Jake's 1823 fixer-upper, she immediately sends it off to local book historian Horace Robotham. After all, there must be a logical explanation for why the long-buried volume has her name in it - written in what looks suspiciously like blood. But all logic goes out the window when the book disappears - and Horace turns up dead.

When DIY enthusiast Jacobia Jake Tiptree and her friend, Ellie White, agree to refurbish Eastport's most disreputable old dwelling, Harlequin House, pulling up the floorboards reveals something far more sinister than dry rot. A hidden trapdoor unearths the skeleton of a notorious 1920s flapper with a fresh corpse sitting neatly beside her. With a good old-fashioned Maine murder on their hands, Jake and Ellie are hot on the trail of the murderer - but this time more than their reputations may be on the line.